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25 homeless people will get a path into housing
A pilot program between Ability Housing and the city of Jacksonville will help homeless people get off the streets and…
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Amelia Island lighthouse is beaming again
The Amelia Island Light, the oldest existing lighthouse in Florida, was inoperative for 18 months.…
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Blue Angels return to NAS Jax this weekend
The Blue Angels will fly the skies Saturday and Sunday during the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Air Show.…
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Indoor playground coming in North Jacksonville
The Play Jungle gym and playground will open in the Dunns Creek Crossing shopping center.…
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Covered pickleball courts planned in Yulee
Nassau Pickleball 365 will have eight courts when it opens Jan. 4 east of the Wildlight master-planned community.…
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Development includes 3,000 homes in St. Johns County
St. Johns County is reviewing plans for Water Lily, a development that includes 3,000 homes and 280,000 square feet of…
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Seniors struggle to recover from back-to-back hurricanes
The neighborhoods where many seniors live aren’t built to withstand the wrath of a major hurricane.…
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Off-duty corrections officer killed in Jacksonville
Corrections Officer Bradley McNew was shot to death after intervening in an argument between a man and woman at a…
October 11, 2024
What to do if you have storm damage in St. Johns County
St. Johns County and St. Augustine officials say it is time to do damage assessments after Hurricane Milton.…
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October 11, 2024
Historic Castillo de San Marcos closed to survey storm damage
The 351-year-old Castillo de San Marcos will reopen Saturday after an inspection showed no serious issues.…
October 11, 2024
Utilities continue to restore power on First Coast
Power remains out mainly in St Johns, Putnam and Flagler counties after Hurricane Milton.…
October 10, 2024
Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Arlington Manor area
A man was killed in an officer-involved shooting Thursday evening in the Arlington Manor area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s…
October 10, 2024
City Council to weigh dissolving Hogpen Creek dredging tax
Jacksonville leaders could potentially kill a special taxing district that came as a $40,000 surprise to many in Intracoastal West.…
October 10, 2024
St. Johns County lifts evacuation order; St. Augustine Marina remains closed
People who were ordered to evacuate in St. Johns County for Hurricane Milton can now return home; St. Augustine announces…
October 10, 2024
Flooding could be a risk in Jacksonville, St. Johns County for days
Hurricane Milton’s effect on Jacksonville was limited, but tidal flooding could affect some streets during high tides.…
October 10, 2024
Power is returning around Northeast Florida
JEA says it restored power to more than 40,000 customers overnight.…
October 10, 2024
Clay County assesses damage and plans to open new shelter
Clay County is no longer accepting residents at its four other shelters, but a new shelter was to open Thursday…
October 10, 2024
Nassau County orders evacuations as projected storm surge rises
The National Weather Service expects storm surge over more than 5 feet in Nassau County.…
October 10, 2024
St. Johns County asks people to stay off the roads
St. Johns County is assessing damage after Hurricane Milton hit the area particularly hard.…
October 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton exits Florida, but effects persist on First Coast
Hurricane Milton will bring heavy rainfall, flooding and gusty winds to Northeast Florida throughout the day Thursday.…
October 9, 2024
What to expect overnight and to end the week after Hurricane Milton’s landfall
Hurricane Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key on Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. and continues to bring damaging constant winds…
October 9, 2024
Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of hurricanes
A federal judge Wednesday rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to…
October 9, 2024
As Milton makes landfall, Jacksonville shelters still have space; Gate gas stations are closed
Hurricane Milton made landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm at just about a quarter to 9 p.m. Wednesday near…
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, but risks ease in Jacksonville
The latest on Hurricane Milton’s expected impacts on the Jacksonville area, including shelters and evacuations.…
October 9, 2024
Jacksonville uses dams to hold back Milton’s floodwaters
The city is using Tiger Dams — large plastic tubes that can be filled with water to act as barriers…
October 9, 2024
Hundreds of horses sheltered in Jax during Hurricane Milton
Nearly 400 horses are coming into the Jacksonville Equestrian Center from places with mandatory evacuations.…
October 9, 2024
Closed YMCA campus in San Jose approved for homes
The 10.25-acre YMCA campus can be developed into single-family homes or townhomes, but not apartments.…
October 9, 2024
Gasoline runs low during Milton, but more is on the way
Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than a million gallons of gasoline and diesel are staged around the state.…
October 9, 2024
Southbank high-rise gets final approval
After nearly four years, City Council has approved a development at the former River City Brewing Co. site on the…
October 9, 2024
ARTS PICKS | Oct. 12-13
In a week when Hurricane Milton has canceled most events, there are still two opportunities to enjoy local music. And…
October 8, 2024
Effort to rename Confederate Street after late activist fails in Jacksonville City Council
In a 10-7 vote, Jacksonville’s City Council decided against renaming the Springfield street after the late local civil rights activist…
October 8, 2024
Inside Florida’s rush to remove debris from last hurricane
Debris from Hurricane Helene remains piled around the state, including Jacksonville. Hurricane Milton could turn it into projectiles.…
October 8, 2024
Entire city of St. Augustine, other parts of St. Johns County ordered to evacuate
St. Johns County also ordered the evacuation of St. Augustine Beach and residents living on waterfront properties or in flood-prone…
October 8, 2024
Blue restaurant takes over Bistro X space in San Marco
The new restaurant will serve seafood and upscale Southern-inspired meals.…
October 7, 2024
Investigator tried to get arrested Duval teacher removed twice — and was denied
Duval Schools was criticized for waiting too long to remove an arrested teacher.…
October 7, 2024
Uninsured Jax residents can now reach physicians virtually
Jacksonville has launched a program to link uninsured residents with physicians without going to the emergency room.…
October 7, 2024
Schools close as Hurricane Milton approaches
Most school districts in Northeast Florida will close this week as Hurricane Milton crosses the state.…
October 4, 2024
Murray Hill underpass is about to get lit
A final design could be reviewed next week for a light display at the underpass of Edgewood Avenue and Roosevelt…
October 4, 2024
Mail ballots flow in as voter registration deadline nears
Monday is the final day to register to vote in Florida ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.…
October 4, 2024
Hurricane Helene debris killed Duval toddler
A new National Weather Service report details the impact of Hurricane Helene on Duval County…
October 4, 2024
Heavy tropical rain moving into Florida starting this weekend
Rain chances are creeping up during the weekend, and more are coming next week as tropical moisture arrives…
October 3, 2024
Despite Baptist Health deal, challenges remain for patients
Seniors and low-income people may feel the biggest reverberations from the Baptist Health-Florida Blue agreement.…